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Believers Hymn Book · No. 313 · Words: William Paton Mackay · Tune: Thine the Glory
We praise Thy great love
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A Victorian-era hymn of praise attributed to Scottish hymnwriter William Paton Mackay (1839–1885), best known for the jubilant refrain 'Hallelujah! Thine the glory!' It celebrates God's love, the gift of Jesus, and the joy of Christian fellowship as a foretaste of heaven.
Verse 1
We praise Thy great love,
Our Father and God;
Rejoicing in Jesus,
Whom Thou hast bestowed.
Chorus
Hallelujah! Thine the glory!
Hallelujah! Amen!
Hallelujah! Thine the glory!
Come quickly again.
Verse 2
We praise Thee, O God,
For the joy Thou hast given
To Thy saints in communion,
These foretastes of heaven.
Chorus
Hallelujah! Thine the glory!
Hallelujah! Amen!
Hallelujah! Thine the glory!
Come quickly again.
Verse 3
We praise Thee, O God,
For the Word of Thy love,
Which unfolds Thy rich grace
And Thy glory above.
Chorus
Hallelujah! Thine the glory!
Hallelujah! Amen!
Hallelujah! Thine the glory!
Come quickly again.
Verse 4
Accepted in Christ,
Who has stood in our place,
We shall show in the glory
Thy riches of grace.
Chorus
Hallelujah! Thine the glory!
Hallelujah! Amen!
Hallelujah! Thine the glory!
Come quickly again.
Verse 5
We work for Him now,
Till, God's purpose complete,
The Bride and the Bridegroom
In glory shall meet.
Chorus
Hallelujah! Thine the glory!
Hallelujah! Amen!
Hallelujah! Thine the glory!
Come quickly again.
Verse 6
Lord Jesus, we wait
For the day Thou shalt come;
We long for Thy presence,
Our heavenly home.
Chorus
Hallelujah! Thine the glory!
Hallelujah! Amen!
Hallelujah! Thine the glory!
Come quickly again.
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